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Explore posts written by a Registered Dietitian on healthy mindset, why real food matters, and a non-diet approach.
Recent Posts
Blue Apron On The Menu
October 22, 2020Blue Apron is back on the menu! Whenever I start getting recipe fatigue I look to Blue Apron to keep dinner interesting. And with date nights at home and indoor restaurant dining at a minimum, getting both food and an…Read More
Healthy Eating Habits + Patterns
October 21, 2020Have you ever reflected on your own healthy eating habits or patterns and wondered how you developed them? Were they influenced by nature or nurture? Here are some of my eating patterns! When I see people eating big vegetable scrambles…Read More
Products For Maskne
October 20, 2020
Parenting Is More Fun With Friends
October 19, 2020
Real Food For Good Skin
October 16, 2020
Our New Dog Patio
October 15, 2020
We Got a Peloton Bike!
October 14, 2020
A New Routine: Probiotics for Women
October 13, 2020
Fun Family Friday at Champion Grill
October 12, 2020
Fall Comes To Life
October 9, 2020Real food,
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Before you get any further...
hi, I’m Kath!
I’m a Registered Dietitian, healthy eater, and mom of two from Charlottesville, Virginia. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of real-life meals made from whole ingredients balanced with the pleasures of life, including buttercream frosting and good wine. Plus a sprinkle of nutrition, home life, beauty, parenting, and travel.
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Featured Posts
My Favorite Products For Brighter Skin
May 8, 2020These two safer skincare products have changed my skin for the brighter. While I've had a solid skincare routine since switching to Beautycounter 12+ months ago, there are a couple of products that have risen above all others as my…Read More
Whole Wheat Sheet Pan Pancakes
March 27, 2020Pancakes baked in a sheet pan = mind blown! These sheet pan pancakes are made with whole wheat pastry flour and are thick and fluffy. Pancakes cut into squares are perfect for saving time and either feeding a crowd or…Read More
How to Apply Skincare Products in the Right Order
February 19, 2020
Massaged Kale Caesar with Homemade Dressing
November 26, 2019
Instant Pot Egg Recipes
January 17, 2019
Pumpkin Chia Pudding with Spiced Yogurt Whip
October 2, 2018Healthy Mindset
5 Health Changes I’m Working On
July 20, 2020Here are five health changes I'm making this summer and the small tweaks to set me up for success. I'm sure you know the feeling: You've been humming along at life, busy and distracted, and realize that you haven't really…Read More
10 Mindful Eating Posts To Improve Your Relationship With Food
July 17, 2020Today I’m sharing 10 mindful eating posts to give you tips, inspiration, and resources to improve your eating mindset. How I got started eating more mindfully My journey with food has taken a few turns. If you've been following KERF…Read More
6 Ways I Cut Back On Sugar
January 22, 2020
How To Have A Mindful Holiday
December 18, 2019
Do You Eat To Live Or Live To Eat?
December 5, 2019
A Healthier Thanksgiving: Tips For A Mindful Holiday
November 27, 2019Oatmeal Recipes
Oatmeal Pancake Recipe
May 14, 2020One of KERF's oldest recipes, this single serving oatmeal pancake recipe combines quick oats, a whole egg, baking powder, and cinnamon for a hearty skillet pancake ready in minutes! My oldest recipe? This oatmeal pancake recipe might be the oldest…Read More
Instant Overnight Oats
April 23, 2020I have a new technique for you: Instant Overnight Oats. It's the short cut for the short cut of eating oatmeal! Sometimes you just don't have all night ;) New breakfast: Instant Overnight Oats Is that an oxymoron?! I think…Read More
Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal
February 17, 2020
Baked Banana Oatmeal
January 20, 2020
Overnight Oats
January 13, 2020
Cinnamon Raisin Baked Oatmeal Muffins
October 24, 2019Home Organizing
The Best Playroom Storage Bins
September 25, 2020I added some new storage bins to our playroom for a consistent look. Here are the before and afters and why these are the best playroom storage bins from Amazon! You have heard me sing the praises of these Amazon…Read More
20 Neutral Home Decor Items For Your Home
September 17, 2020Today I'm sharing 20 neutral home decor items - from teak barstools and chunky jute rugs to wooden hamper baskets and textured pillows - that can add brightness and style to any room. If you've been following KERF over the…Read More
20 Gold Decor Accents For Your Home
September 9, 2020
How To Store Wine (When You Don’t Have A Cellar)
August 20, 2020
Shiplap Screened In Porch
July 8, 2020